Comments: Great portrait bust of Philip I on a large well struck flan. Reverse has a
small spot of discoloration (probably due to a simple cleaning compound remnant) which
does not detract from this nice coin. This ant. was minted in Rome during the early period
of Philip's reign, AD 245-247.

Comments: This coin is indicative of the debasement of the antoninianus that had
started during the earlier period of joint reign with his father, Valerian. The exergue
marking indicates the Tribucian year AD 267. Despite this late period, the silver here is
better than many of the same time period. Large, slightly irregular flan has all features
and full legends. The detail in the hair and beard is very nice. Some striking weakness in
the exergue is the only other minor fault with this unlisted (Sear), better than typical,
piece of Gallienus.

Comments: This interesting type coin is part of a commemorative vows to Apollo issue
from the period 267-268 AD. They were meant to invoke the protection of Apollo against the
revolt of Aureolus, a rebel in Milan during the period.

Comments: This ex-CNG coin is thought to be a "Southern" mint issue due to
it's portrait similarity to that of Marius. This piece is further distinguished by the
Obverse legend variant from the more typical IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG.